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Water Science and Management

Utrecht University
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Tuition EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Utrecht, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Water Science and Management at Utrecht University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Water Science and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Water Science and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Environmental sciencesThe Environmental Sciences profile focuses on sustainable development. The substantial difference in the programme is limited to one course. As an Environmental Sciences student, you will acquire extra training in methods of sustainability science.You will earn a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences that will indicate that you followed the Water Science and Management Master’s programme.
  2. Earth sciencesIn the Earth Sciences profile, you will focus on water systems. The substantial difference in the programme is limited to one course. As an Earth Sciences student, you will acquire extra training in water systems by choosing one elective out of two relevant water science courses.You will earn a Master’s degree in Earth Sciences that will indicate that you followed the Water Science and Management Master’s programme.
  3. Perspectives on sustainable development
  4. Principles of groundwater flow
  5. Unsaturated zone hydrology
  6. Hydrogeological transport phenomena
  7. Environmental systems analysis
  8. Quantitative water management
  9. Managing future deltas
  10. Water, governance and law
  11. Drinking water and sanitation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The programme Water Science and Management is open to students with a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. earth sciences, natural sciences, physics, chemistry, physical geography, civil or environmental engineering, applied mathematics), or a degree from a University College.

Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Utrecht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Utrecht University

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Utrecht University

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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